On 8/10/2026 at 9:15 AM, VBF said:

I absolutely agree with you there, but look at my post above where I already mentioned that scanning for explosives is different from "general" scanning.

To quote myself "I understand that all luggage might be scanned for explosives of course - this from USA https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/factsheets/technology "

Personally, I really couldn't care less if a few numpties have smuggled drugs, or illicit booze, cigarettes etc aboard. If they get caught, serves them right, but explosives are obviously a whole different matter. These days, even power banks are rightly banned in hold luggage - they could potentially cause a fire that creates a major disaster and I'm sure I don't need to post those widely discussed rules .

If they check for bombs with x+rays anyway then why not check for drugs simultaneously?

1 hour ago, pacovl46 said:

If they check for bombs with x+rays anyway then why not check for drugs simultaneously?

Why don't you read the link I posted - it's not automatically the same technology.

4 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I always paid for all my drugs myself, from the money I earned. I had a very well paid job and never needed to resort to crime, If they Legalised all drugs now, crime would probably be halved overnight. .

No argument from me, but think about your post. You have basically stated half the crime is committed by drug addicts, which is the point I am making.

Lite sentences or non custodial sentences for drug addicts / dealers / trafficker equals more crime.

4 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

Murderers Rapists and Pedo's will also be released early ,

Yes, an absolute disgrace.

4 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

The UK is already lawless and the police are already having to "prioritise"who they target, that's why people are getting arrested for "hurty words" I doubt those people will be released early

Well, the UK has lost control of the borders. It appears they are now losing control of the judicial system. The UK is a ticking time bomb. It will kick off there one day.